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German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica

Favourite Photos

image species author location uploaded taken select
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Clifton Downs 4 Jan 2022, 11:46 a.m. 13 Jun 2021, 9:38 a.m.
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Clifton Downs 4 Jan 2022, 11:46 a.m. 13 Jun 2021, 9:38 a.m.
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Castle Eden Dene 7 Feb 2022, 2:17 p.m. 2 Jun 2021, 11:05 a.m.
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Castle Eden Dene 7 Feb 2022, 2:17 p.m. 2 Jun 2021, 11:05 a.m.
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Blaise Castle 23 Oct 2023, 5:41 p.m. 22 Jun 2022, 4:54 p.m.
German Scorpionfly German Scorpionfly - Panorpa germanica dylan Blaise Castle 23 Oct 2023, 5:41 p.m. 22 Jun 2022, 4:55 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Shady areas with lush vegetation such as Hedgerows, scrub, woodland rides etc. Flight period: May to August. Diet: dead insects, carrion, rotting vegetable matter etc.